senseless
Example Sentences
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Whether with an old-fashioned one-case-per-episode or a more sprawling multistrand story, quaint or violent, historic or modern, the birthplace of Agatha Christie understands that we all need stories that make sense of seemingly senseless acts.
From Los Angeles Times
When word came of Rob Reiner’s senseless death, America fell into familiar rites of mourning and remembrance.
From Los Angeles Times
“Our hearts are with her, her family, and all who were impacted by this senseless act.”
“My Office will pursue this case aggressively to ensure those responsible are held fully accountable for this senseless and deadly violence.”
From Los Angeles Times
It’s easy to write these gods off as senseless sometimes, but not when I’ve dealt with similar feelings.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.